What grows in Iwajowa
Oyo, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Iwajowa
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | March 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,079 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September and October look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.8 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Iwajowa
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CashewFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
CucumberFavourablePlant 2 May 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 16 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
LimeFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 12 May 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 38.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 12 May 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CottonFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 24 Apr 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 38.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
BananaFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
CocoaFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
CoconutFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
LettuceFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
· about 16.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TaroFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Iwajowa with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Iwajowa
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Oil palm Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 18 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Iwajowa, and the map colours which kind of ground each part of it is. Your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates — the Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Or check your field firstWhat changed in Iwajowa
- 31 August 2026 Banana Plantain — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Turmeric — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Sesame — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Fonio — Crop became recommendable
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Where to sell it nearby
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Marché de Glazoué
91 km · Yam, Maize, Cassava, Cowpea
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Bodija Market
115 km · Yam, Cassava, Maize, Cowpea
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Marché de Bohicon
144 km · Maize, Yam, Cassava, Cowpea
Support and extension
- Bank of Agriculture credit facilities
- National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket
- Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
- Institute for Agricultural Research
- National Agricultural Seed Council
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Iwajowa?
Cashew, Cucumber, Green gram, Jute mallow, Okra all rate well in Iwajowa — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Iwajowa?
In Iwajowa the window for Cashew runs 19 Mar 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Iwajowa?
Divisi does. It reads Iwajowa's own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average, so the planting dates and crop shortlist on this page are the same ones the app works out for a field here — then dates each job for that field, and keeps working with no signal.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Iwajowa, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.